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Ash Grunwald at The Burlington, Bunbury

Ash Grunwald at Burlington Hotel Bunbury.

After a run of sell-out shows across Australia, New Zealand and Canada, Ash Grunwald is back in Bunbury

With one of the most distinctive voices in Australian blues, Ash brings depth and serious musicianship to every stage he steps onto. His live shows are powerful and engaging, driven by masterful guitar work, soaring vocals and infectious rhythms that go straight to the soul.

Great songs, presence and a performer who knows how to hold a room.

If you’ve seen him before, you already know.
If you haven’t, go see why people keep going back to see Ash in action.

“Grunwald’s performance was more than just a gig; it was an experience – a testament to his prowess as a live musician.” – Bugle Ap Geringong
“Whoever said men can only do one thing at a time have never seen Ash Grunwald play.”  The Rock PIt
“Grunwald is a showman who rises to another level when performing live” -The Music

  • Rolling Stone Australia: Praised Ash’s innovative approach to blues music, calling him a “blues modernist” pushing the genre’s boundaries.
  • The Sydney Morning Herald: Described his shows as “crowd-frenzied” with a signature sound that “captures the soul of blues and the heartbeat of modern music.”
  • Rhythms Magazine: Named Ash one of the most important voices in Australian blues.

BIOGRAPHY

A career spanning 12 studio albums, six Australian Top-50 albums, five ARIA and four AIR Award Nominations, two APRA Awards, and gong for Best International Act at the LA Music Critic Awards in 2014, Grunwald has cemented his status as one of Australia’s most exciting and entertaining live musicians.

 

Known for a number of hit collaborations with the who’s who of Australian music throughout his career (Josh Teskey, Kasey Chambers, Scott & Andy from The Living End, Vika & Linda Bull, Joe Bonamassa, add more here) his album “Push The Blues Away” with Josh Teskey hit #8 on the ARIA charts and toured sold out theatres including The Forum, Melbourne Recital Centre & Sydney Recital Hall  in 2020.

 

Throughout his career, he has supported legends James Brown, The Black Keys, Jack Johnson, Xavier Rudd, and Keith Urban, among numerous others, and played sold out festivals across Europe, Japan, and North America as-well as 10 invitations to Australia’s most renowned festival Bluesfest.

Ash released his first literary endeavour in 2019, Surf By Day, Jam By Night. Published by Pantera Press, the book embarks upon a journey to the depths of success, spirit, and soul. Featuring Kelly Slater, Stephanie Gilmore, Dave Rastavich, Pete Murray, Jack Johnson, among various eclectic others, the book Surf By Day, Jam By Night has sold over 10,000 copies in Australia alone.

To coincide with the release of Surf By Day, Jam By Night and explore the sentiment of storytelling even further, Grunwald launched the podcast ‘Soulful Conversations’ in February 2019. A collection of colourful conversations with musicians, surfers, and common folk, Ash’s special guests thus far include John Butler, Missy Higgins, Ziggy Alberts, The Cat Empire, Josh Teskey, Tom Carroll, among various others.

Doors 8pm

Kids must be accompanied by a legal guardian.

WENDY MATTHEWS & BAND (ONE EXCLUSIVE SOUTHWEST SHOW)

DOORS OPEN 8PM – PLEASE NOTE NEW DATE 11/06/26 DUE TO WEATHER

WENDY MATTHEWS SET 8:40PM – 10:00PM

As an artist Wendy Matthews has an expressive voice that never fails to move those who hear it. Her music is an unhurried journey of clean melodies, infectious energy and simple grace. In an age where uber-production techniques are thought to be hip and cynicism an attribute, Wendy has proven that commitment to beauty is still not only valid but applauded by the public ear. This is exemplified by the reality that Wendy’s music is now in more than 1 million homes in Australia and all her albums to date have multi-platinum status.
Wendy has an immense talent and capacity to capture and define a diverse range of styles in her music. She takes songs from every genre and makes them her own; from jazz to blues, from rock to gospel, from soul to outright infectious pop and then of course, there are the beautiful ballads.
Wendy is adept at reaching both frenetic youth and mature audiences alike, if older ears are captured by her soul and unfazed class, a more cynical youth is convinced by her disarming ease of delivery, wooed by a voice of stunning emotive capacity yet void of sentimentality.
Born in Montreal Canada, Wendy joined her first band and left home as a teenager, busking her way across the USA to Los Angeles where she met Glenn Shorrock who invited her to tour with him in Australia in 1982. Wendy immediately became an in-demand session singer, appearing on many commercial jingles and backing vocals for the likes of The Models Out Of Mind Out Of Sight and became a semi-permanent member of the band. She also sang on albums by Jimmy Barnes, Tim Finn, Richard Clapton and Icehouse.
Wendy Matthews has won multiple ARIA Awards (Australia’s premier music awards) for her solo work and contributions, affirming her as one of the country’s most respected vocalists.

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THE FAB FOUR – BEATLES TRIBUTE

Australia’s number one Beatles show, this show has performed thoughout the country and Asia including 5 Leeuwin concerts performing alongside such greats as Shirley Bassey and George Benson.

The Fab Four Beatles Tribute Show present costumes representing all era’s of the Beatles and authentic instruments that re-create that special sound that changed the world of popular music The Beatles Tribute Show Fabfour will take you on an unforgettable nostalgic ride from 1962 to 1969. “Seeing is believing”.

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RISING SUN (COLD CHISEL & JIMMY BARNES TRIBUTE)

🎸 Rising Sun — Cold Chisel & Jimmy Barnes Tribute
Friday 19th December | Indi Bar | Doors 8pm

Get ready for a night of pure Aussie rock nostalgia as Rising Sun take the stage at Indi Bar. As one of Australia’s most celebrated Cold Chisel and Jimmy Barnes tribute acts, this Perth-based band captures the raw power, soul and unmistakable grit that defined a generation.

Expect all the hits, the anthems, the belters, and the sing-out-loud classics delivered with the intensity and passion worthy of the legends themselves.

Whether you’re a lifelong fan or just love a good rock show, this is one you don’t want to miss.

🎟️ Tickets on sale now: https://www.trybooking.com/DFCXK

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Reece Mastin

You know the name and you’ve heard the voice that never disappoints! Reece Mastin is back with a brand new show full of all your favourite hits from across his ever growing catalogue and career. Coming off a massive 18 month long tour with sold out shows all around Australia and New Zealand, Reece is turning it up a notch as he takes the ‘One Night Stands’ tour to the next level. The multi Platinum selling artist hits the road with his killer band, awesome light show and one of the most exciting rock shows currently touring the country, this is a show not to be missed.

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BREAK ON THRU – THE DOORS – LIVE TRIBUTE

Get your Mojo Rising and let the Ceremony begin as Western Australia’s very own Doors Tribute BREAK ON THRU perform a Live interpretation of THE DOORS Popular Songs and Hits blend of Rock, poetry & Psychedelia that defined an era.

Love Her Madly, People are Strange, Riders on the Storm, Light My Fire… just to name a few of the songs – all performed Live!

DJ Mill-ay closing out the night on the decks from 11pm til late

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THIRSTY MERC – SUMMER LIVE TOUR

Thirsty Merc tours are reaching legendary status, and the ‘Summer Live ’25 Tour’ is set to continue the sweet times and hot nights! The band has been furnishing audiences with quintessential soundtracks to Aussie summers for well over two decades now, and on ‘Summer Live ’25,’ fans will be treated to electrifying live versions of ‘Someday, Someday,’ ’20 Good Reasons,’ ‘Mousetrap Heart,’ ‘In The Summertime,’ ‘The Good Life,’ ‘Tommy and Krista’ and other Merc classics.

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